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Cortina

Cortina is a world-famous winter resort that rivals any other in the Alps. Magnificently situated in a sunny amphitheater, it is ringed by spectacular peaks which rise nearly 2000 meters above the village. Cortina has offered a complete range of winter sports facilities since hosting the Olympic Games in 1956. In Cortina, life centers around the Corso, a traffic-less, shop-lined street where the late afternoon passeggiata proceeds without fail. You can browse and see the latest winter fashions, as well as purchase a gift from one of the many antique and craft shops. At the heart of the Corso is a central piazza, a church with towering campanile, and the interesting Regole Museum. Excursions to Venice, Plan de Coranes/Brunico and Pieve di Cadare are available locally. Cortina also hosts World Cup events in mid-January, bobsled races and a horse show on snow. At night, enjoy one of Cortina’s exclusive night clubs and discos.

Hotel

Parc Hotel Victoria

Center of resort, 100 yards to lifts. Bar, lounge with fireplace, hair dryer in bathroom. 4/6 HS

Bormio

When you think of Italian ski resorts, Bormio is usually one of the first to spring to mind. The irony is that the skiing isn’t all that amazing. So what is it that attracts people to Bormio? This is a really Italian resort, with off-snow activities just as important as the skiing. You’ll experience the traditional early evening promenade through the lovely town centre, with loads of shops, caf‚s, bars and restaurants from which to watch the world pass by. Eating here is a major attraction, both on and off the pistes. Surprisingly quiet during the week, Bormio really comes to life at the weekends, as people pour in from the major north Italian cities. They have to hike quite a distance, as Bergamo is the nearest airport (three and a half hours away). But Bormio keeps its charm, even though the old centre is surrounded by more modern developments. It also offers consistently reliable snow.

Hotel

Palace Hotel

The modern and elegant hotel Palace is situated in a large green park only a few steps away from Bormio’s city centre. Bormio, the heart of the region, is one of the most famous ski and thermal spa resorts in the Alps. The location of the hotel, which offers all sorts of comforts in a friendly atmosphere, is thus ideal for an enjoyable and relaxing vacation focused on sports and wellness. The excellent sport and wellness facilities of the hotel Palace include an indoor swimming pool, a Finnish sauna, a whirlpool, a fitness room, a solarium, massages and a tennis court that can be used in the summer. Moreover, the hotel has superbly equipped and tastefully furnished rooms as well as two restaurants.

St Anton

Gateway: Zurich/Munich A traditional Alpine ski village which has kept pace with the times, St. Anton combines the charm of Austrian hospitality with lively apr‚s-ski activities and some of the most beautiful ski runs in the Alps. St. Anton’s 2 ski schools are famed as the largest ski schools in the world. It’s 300 instructors can teach you how to master the famous Arlberg technique. Peaks over 9,000 feet, a vertical drop of 5,000 feet and runs up to 5 miles long offer a challenge to everyone. Beginners and intermediates will enjoy the open snow fields accessible by the Rendlbahn gondolas as well as comfortable trails among the Kapall and Galzig complexes. The Galzig-Valluga cable cars carry skiers to the more challenging runs from the Vallugagrat to the village of St. Christoph. Your St. Anton ski pass is also valid in Zurs, Lech, Stuben, St. Christoph, Sonnenkopf (Kl”sterle) and Zug. The apr‚s-ski life is quite diverse including sunny outdoor cafes, late night discos and traditional Tyrolean entertainment.

Hotel

Hotel Kertess

The Hotel Kertess – the hotel in the heart of St. Anton – Come in and be amazed. Our hotel is only a few minutes from the ski slopes, the cross-country ski tracks, and the downtown pedestrian zone. Hotel guests love the calm and quiet location of this special and charming hotel. Take advantage of the hotel’s own ski bus, which will take you to the ski lifts in the morning and bring you back in the afternoon. Naturally, you can also choose to ski nearly all the way to the front door of the hotel.

Innsbruck

Chosen as the site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympic Games, Innsbruck considers skiing part of its city’s life. Innsbruck is one of the few resorts in Europe with a snow guarantee. Free buses shuttle you from downtown to nearby ski areas. Among them Igls and Mutters will appeal to the novice and intermediate skiers with long, wide-open trails; Patscherkofel at 7,490 feet and Hafelekar, which is reached by a series of lifts at the edge of town, offers steep, challenging runs for the more advanced skiers; Axamer Lizum, expanded for the 1976 Olympics, has a wide variety of trails for everyone, especially the Women’s Downhill Course which is a favorite of intermediate skiers; Stubai Glacier, with 18 lifts, 35 miles of well groomed and marked runs and a vertical drop of 4,790 feet guarantees great skiing year round. The famous cross-country area Seefeld is within easy reach. Other close by activities include sleigh rides and tobogganing or an exciting ride on the Olympic Bobsled run. Innsbruck’s night-life, shopping, museums and more will keep you busy after skiing. You may also enjoy some of the daily excursions to Vienna, Venice, Salzburg, Bavarian Castles, Kitzbhel and St. Anton available to all guests of Innsbruck. Situated on a plateau overlooking the Inn Valley and the Olympic town of Innsbruck, Igls offers the refined atmosphere, the alpine hospitality and modern comfort the connoisseur is looking for. Located at the foot of the Patscherkofel, Igls offers proximity for alpine and cross country skiing. Nearby Innsbruck (3 miles) offers all the shopping and entertainment of a lively city.

Hotel

Hotel Hilton

Situated right in the heart of this famous Olympic city, all our 176 rooms and suites offer a magnificent view of the Tyrolean Alps. Whether you’re visiting Innsbruck to enjoy the vast range of sporting and recreational opportunities or you’re here on business, the Hilton Innsbruck is the perfect choice for your stay in the heart of the Alps. All rooms have a panoramic view of the city of Innsbruck and of the Alps. All the rooms are provided with air-conditioning, colour TV and Pay TV, alarm clock, direct dial telephone, high speed Internet access, king-sized beds, minibar, hairdryer and iron board.

St Moritz

St. Moritz is all about `chic’, elegance and exclusiveness, the place where you can literally feel the `dry, bubbly Champagne climate’ on your skin. St. Moritz is the world famous holiday destination that arouses equal passion in summer and in winter. Summer consists of enjoying the natural surroundings, culture, sports and relaxing peace and quiet. Winter is Alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and much more besides, including the Engadin ski marathon, horseracing on the frozen lake of St. Moritz, curling, cricket and polo tournaments as well as the St. Moritz gourmet festival. The World Championships in Alpine skiing were held there for an amazing fourth time in 2003! Incidentally, St. Moritz (1,856 m) lies in the heart of Oberengadin’s lake district, where the sun shines for 322 days a year on average. Which of course adds to the truly spectacular experience of taking a train ride on the Glacier or Bernina Expresses…

Hotel

Schweizerhof

Welcome to the Schweizerhof in St.Moritz, the 4-star hotel rich in tradition, situated in the village centre, with a superb view over the lake and just 3 minutes’ walking distance from the Chantarella funicular station. Here is where you will be thoroughly spoiled, where you can forget everyday life in original Belle Epoque surroundings and yet enjoy all the comforts of the new century. We have a lot to offer our guests incluidng a varied local cuisine with that certain touch of refinement.

Zermmatt

Mile-high Zermmatt, an idyllic mountain village at the foot of the Matterhorn, has developed into one of the world’s most famous ski resorts. Favored by it’s southern exposure, sheltered by the wind and generously endowed with snow, Zermatt enjoys some of the most spectacular skiing in the Alps. The scope and variety of skiing is tremendous with a network of lifts serving trails that rise over 12,000 feet. Three main ski areas offer wide open slopes for beginners while the more advanced skiers enjoy the challenge of the internationally known Tiefbach, Aeroleid or Momatt. You can ski over the Theodulpass to Cervinia, Italy for lunch.

The new Klein Matterhorn lift, ascending to 12,533 feet, the highest aerial cablecar in the Alps has opened up new glacier ski runs which give Zermatt one of the longest ski seasons in Europe. Numerous sun-decked restaurants dot the mountainside and provide lunch as well as a rendez-vous for skiers from around the world. For cross-country and touring skiers, a variety of courses are also available.

Hotel

Mont Cervin Palace

Situated in the heart of Zermatt, the hotel boasts an attractive south-facing fa‡ade and a roof with numerous small towers that was built in the summer of 2004. At the same time, spacious new suites and tastefully appointed rooms were installed on the sixth floor. The hotel, including the R‚sidence, now has a total of 133 rooms and suites, most with a balcony and many with unrestricted views of the Matterhorn. The indoor swimming pool, a new outdoor pool and the 1,700 mý wellness and spa area offer a feeling of well-being and relaxation.

Val D’Isere

Val d’ Isere. “the authentic skiers’ village”, manages incredible harmony between modern tourism, local architecture and being part of one of the largest ski areas in France. As host to some events of the ’92 Winter Games, more polish was added to an already magnificent gem. L’ Espace Killy is so immense it seems the only way to see it all is from the space shuttle! This little village reaches to a dizzying height of 3,700 meters and encompasses over 10,000 hectares (1 hectare = 10,000 square meters) of light powder covered snowfields! If your paradise is perfectly groomed and a little gentler, the Solaise sector has the nicest beginner and intermediate slopes. The Bellavarde sector has superb access including the Funival, an underground express through the rock, to the top of Rocher de Bellevarde, with lots more great runs The Col de Iseran area provides access to the Glacier de Pissaillas. The entire region of Val d’ Isere has some of the most breathtaking vistas and best skiing imaginable.

Hotel

Hotel Christiania

Center of resort, short walk to lifts. Bar, lounge with fireplace, pool, sauna, fitness center, sun terrace, steamroom, hair dryer in bathroom. The Christiania has successfully combined alpine charm and subdued elegance.The stones, the wood, and the fabrics make up a more harmonious decor.A dynamic professional staff invites you to experience the refined services expected of a grand hotel: service, courtesy and discreetness. A smile welcomes you at any time.

Meribel

Meribel is a special case among big French resorts: it is a modern and well-equipped resort which has kept the charm of an old village in Savoy. The most recent buildings respect the rules of the traditional architecture perfectly fitted to the landscape. In the heart of the marvelous skiing area of the “Trois Vallees”, perfect for the pleasure of people keen on sport and beauty, Meribel is a harmonious resort for skiing with the sun all day long. Your “Trois Vallees” ski pass allows you to ski Courchevel, Les Menuires,Val Thorens and La Tania in addition to Meribel. There are trails for all abilities from wide, gentle well-groomed slopes for the beginners, to steep trails with moguls to challenge the experts. The extensive snow making system guarantees good snow on major trails leading to the resort. For off-trail skiing, we recommend a guide who will take you to untouched slopes to ski your heart out. Cross country skiing is also popular in the 3 Vallees Region. A special 6-day nonskier pass including cable cards, gondolas and shuttle bus between Meribel, Courchevel and Brides Les Bains (featuring a casino) is a great feature allowing nonskiers to fully enjoy this beautiful region.

Hotel

Mont Vallon

Slope side; An intence experience of the world’s largest skiing area. In the centre, at the very heart of the 3 Vall‚es, at an altitude of 1750 m, guests can enjoy immediate access to 600 km of ski runs directly from the hotel. Offering a blend of wide open horizons, warmth and tradition, the hotel Mont Vallon represents an exceptional home from home in a beautifully located resort.

Whistler and Blackcomb

Towering above the Canadian border just outside Vancouver, British Columbia are the twin giants of North American skiing. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains have consistently been rated the #1 resort on the continent. They boast the highest vertical drop in North America – a full mile, the longest run of 7 miles, total skiable terrain of almost 7,000 acres, and over 200 marked runs. The spectacular scenery, cosmopolitan dining and superb accommodations combine to complete this incredible winter holiday experience.

Hotel

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Beyond the hustle of the city life, past the crowded streets, escape to luxury on the doorstop of adventure at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Impeccable service, outstanding cuisine, and luxurious accommodation defines The Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Soothe your soul year round, business or pleasure…anytime is the perfect time to visit Whistler Resort, British Columbia. Nestled at the foot of Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is located in one of North America’s top resort destinations. Unlimited possibilities await you, whether it be a venturing bike ride through the majestic mountains, a scenic stroll through the tranquil trails, or skiing on the snow draped mountains. Amenities include down filled duvets, feather pillows, bathrobes, irons and ironing boards, in-room coffee and tea services, hair dryers, televisions with video checkout, On-Command movies and video games, full bathrooms and deluxe toiletries, mini-bars, and windows that open to the fresh moutain air.

Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside

This award winning hotel offers an intimate Whistler luxury ambience while featuring well-appointed hotel suites complete with full kitchen, fireplace, balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows and deluxe Aveda salon amenities. You can relax poolside at Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside’s year-round outdoor heated swimming pool, or enjoy one of the hotel’s two outdoor hot tubs, all with spectacular views of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside also offers a cardio / weight room, spa facility and steam room. Allow the hotel’s 24-hour Concierge and Front Desk associates to pamper you and your family and assist by recommending and organizing activities and dining arrangements so that as guests of the hotel you can fully experience all the magic that a Whistler vacation has to offer.

Banff, Lake Louise

Nestled in the heart of Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountains, Banff and Lake Louise promise memorable skiing and snowboarding amidst some of the world’s most awesome scenery and breathtaking slopes. Within the historic Banff National Park, the Canadian Rockies offer more than 7,500 acres of skiable terrain on one convenient lift ticket, which includes frequent and worry-free shuttle transportation between area hotels and resorts.

Hotel

Fairmont Banff Springs

Styled after a Scottish baronial castle, the Fairmont Banff Springs offers all the amenities of a world-class resort, with 770 superbly appointed guest rooms and attentive, personalized service. From cozy rooms tucked away in quiet corners of the castle to spacious suites with sweeping mountain views, The Fairmont Banff Springs has the perfect room. The Fairmont Banff Springs offers timeless beauty and luxurious comfort in a pristine wilderness, stunning vistas, unparalleled skiing, classic cuisine and Willow Stream, a world class European-style spa.

FIRST CLASS ON BOEING 747-400

Our First Class SkySuites on the Boeing 747-400 has been designed with luxury, space and comfort in mind. It is your home away from home. Luxuriate in the state of the art seat in elegance that evokes the golden age of travel.

Upholstered in leather trimmed with Burrwood, the SkySuite can recline to any angle, including a fully flat bed. As it reclines, the seat automatically adjusts to provide better support. Get the rest you deserve, and the comfort to which you are accustomed.

When you’re ready to retire, simply inform your cabin crew, who will promptly turn your seat into a bed, complete with down-filled mattress, duvet, and a large pillow. Five-star, pampering service designed with you in mind.

Singapore Airlines First Class Airfares

Valid for travel: 01^st May 2011 – 31^st March 2012
Sales End: 31st August 2011

Europe: Barcelona, Moscow, Frankfurt, Helsinki, London, Munich, Paris

Approx. $500 Surcharge applies when travelling on Singapore Airlines A380

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• Prices & taxes are subject to change without notice.
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• Advertised price is per person, based on return airfares.
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• Additional levies and other applicable fees may apply. Additional taxes specific to your flight routing may apply.

Park city

Park City Mountain Resort, just a short 45 minute drive from Salt Lake International Airport, makes it one of the most accessible winter destinations in the world. Skiers and riders can fly into Utah in the morning and literally be on the mountain before lunch.

After successfully hosting the men’s and women’s alpine giant slalom and all snowboarding events for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Park City Mountain Resort continues to lure avid winter enthusiasts from around the world. Choose from a wide selection of terrain from beginner to expert that allows the whole family to ski what they want, when they want. 100 trails and eight amazing bowls are filled with Utah’s famously light, dry powder spread over 3,300 acres. Enjoy 14 chairlifts that include four six-passenger high speed lifts that quickly get you where you want to be.

Hotel

Hotel park city

Located 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, an unrivalled ski, golf, and spa vacation experience awaits you. The resort is edged in native Pines and Aspens on spectacular Park City Golf Club at the base of the magnificent Wasatch Mountains. This 54 all-suite luxury resort features elegant dining, a world class spa, nordic skiing, 3 ski resorts within 5 minutes, complimentary shuttle, and heated outdoor pool/spa with breathless views.

Deer Valley

Super deluxe and quite special, Deer Valley Resort is a world-class resort focused on personal service. Little details like uniformed “ski valets” to care for your gear and attended ski storage are unique to Deer Valley Resort. In addition to gracious pampering, the skiing is not to be denied. It is spectacular: 1,825 groomed acres on four mountains laid out in 91 runs that follow the natural contours of the rolling landscape. Skiing feels effortless here, or perhaps, all that pampering has worked its wonders. There are plenty of long mogul runs and six bowls with endless tree skiing for the most demanding expert, while the rest of us can enjoy blissful cruising forever.

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Chateaux at Silver Lake

Located in Silver Lake Village, just a few short steps from the slopes. The Chateaux offers guests the ultimate in convenience and luxury. Guest services include a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, complimentary town shuttle, concierge and bell service. On-site amenities include a gourmet restaurant, Bistro Toujours, and private club, Club Buvez!, an outdoor heated pool and hot tub and several specialty shops. Hotel rooms feature wet bar, fireplace, cable television, private bath and feather bed. Studio units feature queen Murphy beds, fully equipped kitchens, private bath, comfortable living area and fireplace. One to four bedroom suites offer the combined features of the hotel rooms and studios. Each bedroom has a wet bar, fireplace and TV/VCR. Deluxe suites at the Chateaux offer a more spacious living area and great views of Deer Valley’s Silver Lake Village.

Beaver Creek

Just 10 minutes from Vail lies the secret gem of the Vail Valley with all of the ingredients for the perfect ski vacation. Luxurious ski-in /ski-out accommodations, a superb variety of uncrowded slopes, and an award winning European designed village all add to the first class hospitality that surrounds America’s premier village-to-village ski experience. It’s a family ski adventure that will be remembered forever.

Hotels

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa

Escape to the extraordinary Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa and experience a magnificent chateau-style Vail resort that incorporates the grandeur of its idyllic Colorado Rocky Mountain setting. Whether you’re embarking upon self renewal with an innovative water-based treatment at our Allegria Spa, taking in the surrounding splendor from the balcony of your suite-style accommodations or delving into culinary delights at our welcoming restaurants. Park Hyatt Beaver Creek sets the standard for year-round luxury Vail Colorado resort hotel destinations.

The Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is nestled in a quiet valley at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain in Colorado. The ski resort offers a 21,000-square-foot spa, ski-in/ski-out convenience and 36 holes of golf in a setting that captures the essence of the American west and is the essence of Colorado mountain luxury.

Aspen

Aspen/Snowmass, anywhere else this would be four separate vacations. It’s not just one mountain. It’s Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Decide which mountain fits your passion. Four choices and nearly 5,000 acres. Snowmass, so many runs, so much variety – cruisers, steeps, glades, off-piste, terrain parks, superpipe and the longest lift-served vertical rise in the United States. Rising out of the heart of downtown Aspen and famous for its steeps, bump and incredible views, Aspen Mountain and its double-black and tree runs are fun for skiers and snowboarders alike. Known as the locals’ favorite mountain, Aspen Highlands features extreme terrain, groomed cruisers and breathtaking views of the Maroon Bells. For the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience, hike up and drop into Highland Bowl. Home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2007 (for an unprecedented six consecutive years!), Buttermilk is also a premier mountain for beginners. While experts frolic in the X Superpipe and terrain park, the rest of the family can cruise on the wide, rolling trails. Aspen/Snowmass. Experience the Power of Four.

Hotel

Ritz-Carlton Club

FOR OVER A CENTURY, The Ritz-Carlton has been perfecting the art of hospitality, providing their guests with an elegant sanctuary where every wish, no matter how simple or extravagant, will be fulfilled. THE RITZ-CARLTON CLUB, ASPEN HIGHLANDS is located in the Elkhorn Lodge at the base of the historic Aspen Highlands Ski Area. Though renowned for its world-class skiing, Aspen Highlands is a place that offers a bounty of recreational activity and awe-inspiring beauty throughout the year. A Mecca for lovers of mountain climbing, horseback riding, fly-fishing, ballooning, parasailing and, of course, skiing. WITH EXQUISITE scenic vistas of the majestic mountains, The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands, is ideally situated right at the base of the Aspen Highlands Ski Area with true ski-in, ski-out access.

The Little Nell Hotel

Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Aspen is one of America’s finest ski resorts and in summer the town is a centre of music and cultural activities. The Little Nell, ideally situated at the foot of Aspen Mountain, is a haven of comfort and elegance. Its superb rooms, featuring contemporary architecture, open onto gardens, waterfalls and a private pool. Hospitality is generous and the food impeccable.

Vail

When it comes to skiing, there is no comparison. The endless terrain and incredible scenery that spans almost 5,289 acres is the backdrop for one of the most enjoyable ski vacations you could imagine. At 5 miles across, Vail’s back bowls are legendary. The newest expansion of Blue Sky Basin offers even more for skiers and riders to explore. Whether it’s endless deep powder, wide open runs, or just a place to play and enjoy this world-renowned Rocky Mountain playground in the sun, you’ll find it all right here. As the sun sets, Vail’s delightful Tyrolean-styled pedestrian village comes alive and will entice you with an amazing selection of wonderful restaurants, boutiques, and bistros,

Hotel

Sonnenalp Resort

Withdraw to the spacious, tranquil suites of the Sonnenalp and lounge in plush down comforters or fresh terry robes before taking the morning’s first steps on heated marble tiles to your private soaking tub. Stocked with European charm, panoramic views and luxurious amenities such as indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub and spa, your reservation at the Sonnenalp Resort is the escape you deserve. Located in Vail Village, the Sonnenalp is unequaled when it comes to hospitality. As a guest the concierge will ensure that you have everything you need during your stay..

Qantas A380 First Class Suite awarded Good DesignTM Award

The Qantas A380 First Class suite, designed by Qantas Creative Director Marc Newson, has been awarded a Good DesignTM Award by The Chicago Athenaeum.

The Good DesignTM Awards were judged in New York by an international jury of design professionals, architects, experts, and cultural leaders.

The award recognises the Qantas A380 First Class suite for its aesthetics and excellence in design.

The understated luxury of the A380 First Class suite is created through the use of custom designed fabrics, innovative materials and premium finishes. Some key A380 First Class features:

* 14 individual suites with electronically adjustable seat with programmable positions and fully adjustable multi-zone massage function.

* The seat converts into a fully flat bed complemented by a foam mattress, sheepskin overlay and fitted cotton sheeting.

* Electronically deployed 17 inch LCD widescreen video monitor.

* Touch screen control unit featuring personal flight map and operating all electronic functions including electronically adjustable privacy screens.

* Leather guest seat and large dining table designed to accommodate two.

* A variety of personal stowage options including dresser unit.

* High quality finishes including Edelman leather and real wood.

* Noise cancelling headset port, PC power, USB and internet ports.

* Electronically controlled dual layer window shades.

* Mood lighting and enhanced cabin soundproofing.

* Designer amenities, pyjamas, soft furnishings and tableware featuring designs by Marc Newson, Collette Dinnigan and Akira Isogawa.

Qantas First Class Airfares

Valid for travel: 01^st July 2010 – 31^st March 2011

Sales End: 3oth September 2010

Europe: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manchester, Munich, Paris, Rome, Zurich

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Wide aisles and an airy, expansive environment mean more room for each passenger. And supremely comfortable sleeper seats mean that you should arrive at your destination refreshed, even on long journeys.

An advanced hand-held controller lets you personalise your experience, from adjusting your seat to selecting a movie. And seven course meals on longhaul flights, a selection of fine wines, and award winning inflight entertainment add up to a stylish, refreshing flight.

Emirates now offers enhanced private suites in First Class on selected aircraft*.

The new private suite is fully equipped with individual storage, a coat closet, vanity desk and personal mini bar. The extra-large seat reclines to become a fully flat bed, and the 23″ wide-screen LCD screen features over 600 channels of ice entertainment.

Their award winning, multilingual cabin crew provide an unprecedented level of personal service, including a la carte gourmet cuisine and an extensive wine list.

* Private suites are currently being introduced on the latest A340-500s, Boeing 777-300ER/ULRs and 777-200LRs. Not yet available on all flights.
Products / services featured may not be available on all aircraft.

Getting to and from the airport has never been easier
Complimentary chauffeur-driven cars are available for their First and Business Class passengers in many of the cities we serve.
Please let us know at time of booking so we can arrange this for you.

Emirates First Class Airfares

Valid for travel: 01^st July 2010 – 30^th March 2011
Sales End: 30^th December 2010

Europe: London, Paris, Frankfurt, Rome, Istanbul, Manchester, Milan, Brussels, Madrid, Venice, Zurich, Hamburg and more

Middle East: Dubai, Bahrain, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, Doha, Muscat, Tehran

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The Upper Class Suite allows you to work, relax, share a drink with a friend or sleep in complete comfort. There’s space for storing a laptop – (power access is provided), a generous table for working or eating and plenty of room to put your feet up! Every suite is fitted with a multi-directional 10.4″ TV screen with a huge choice of films, TV programmes and games.

Perfect for stretching out or curling up and getting your beauty sleep. At 6’6″ long/202cm, (or 6’8″/208cm on the upper deck), the Upper Class Suite has one of the longest fully flat beds when compared with other airlines’ business class. Across the shoulder, the bed is a generous 33″ (84cm) wide.

The Upper Class Suite has a 22″ (56cm) wide seat. It also has full lumbar support and comes with its own ottoman, which doubles as a seat for a guest. So business can be done with a colleague or a drink can be shared with a friend.
you arrive refreshed and ready to do business – wherever you are.

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• Additional levies and other applicable fees may apply. Additional taxes specific to your flight routing may apply.

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APT Tour – 14 Day Helsinki and Russian Waterways in 2011

Overview

Helsinki • St Petersburg • Svirstroy • Kizhi Island • Goritsy • Yaroslavl • Uglich • Moscow

Tour Code EUWRH14

Itinerary Valid 1 Mar. 2011 – 31 Dec. 2011

Trip Duration 14 days

Accomodation Luxury Cruise Ship and Hotels

Meals 34 meals included

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Helsinki

On arrival be met and transferred to your hotel, then enjoy free time.

Two Night Stay: Helsinki, Hotel Kämp

Day 2. Helsinki, Freedom of Choice Touring

Today, perhaps take a tour of Helsinki, including Uspenski Cathedral, Tempelliaukio Church and Helsinki Market Square. Alternatively, take a ferry ride to Tallinn in Estonia and enjoy a guided tour, or visit Ylass Halli, an indoor winter activity centre, and enjoy the opportunity to try cross country skiing on a unique 1.2 kilometre indoor course. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers at a Welcome Dinner.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 3. Helsinki, St Petersburg

Ride the Sibelius Train to the Russian city of St Petersburg and board your ship then enjoy time at leisure before a Welcome Reception.

Eleven Night Stay: The ms Amakatarina

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 4. St Petersburg Sightseeing, Hermitage Museum

Today tour St Petersburg. Visit Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, St Isaacs Cathedral, the battle-cruiser Aurora and more. After lunch, tour the Hermitage Museum, former Palace of the Czars, which houses the royal art collection of over three million works. It is one of the world’s largest and most impressive art museums.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 5. St Petersburg at Leisure

After breakfast on board this morning, you’ll enjoy most of today free to further explore the city. You may like to embark on an optional excursion to Catherine’s Palace (own expense).This evening, take in a wonderful ballet performance at the Hermitage Theatre, the former private theatre of the Czars.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 6. St Petersburg, Peterhof Palace

Today, tour St Petersburg’s famous and spectacular Imperial Estate – Peterhof Palace. Nestled on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, the palace was built by Peter the Great initially as a resting place en route to the Imperial naval base. But the Czar was quick to recognise the attractiveness of the area and masterminded a vast estate intended to rival the famous gardens of Versailles. After lunch, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure or you may choose to take an optional excursion to the Peter and Paul’s Fortress (own expense).

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 7. Neva River – Lake Ladoga – Svirstroy – Svir River

Today your ship cruises along the Neva River and crosses Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe. On the Svir River, you’ll dock in Svirstroy and disembark your ship after lunch. Here, enjoy ample time at leisure to stroll around, browse the irresistible handmade trinkets and do some souvenir shopping. Later, re-board your ship, which then continues cruising towards Lake Onega.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 8. Lake Onega – Kizhi Island

Situated on Lake Onega, Kizhi is home to some of the most amazing wooden architecture in Russia. On arrival here today, you’ll disembark your ship and explore Kizhi Island’s fascinating open-air museum of wooden architecture. Marvel at two of the few remaining original wooden churches in Russia, the Church of the Transfiguration and the Church of the Intercession, built in 1764 without a single nail. Afterwards, re-board your ship and continue cruising towards the Volga-Baltic Waterway.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 9. Volga-Baltic Waterway – White Lake – Goritsy

Today your ship will cruise onto the Volga-Baltic Waterway, an important waterway that links the Volga River with the Black Sea. After crossing White Lake, dock at Goritsy, a small and peaceful farming town typical of what you could expect from many quaint Russian villages. Your guided tour here includes a visit to the Monastery of St Cyril on the White Lake with its Museum of Icons. After the tour, return to your ship before it sets off cruising towards Yaroslavl.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 10. Volga River – Yaroslavl

Founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, the Golden Ring city of Yaroslavl is located at the confluence of the Volga and the Kotorosl Rivers and is one of Russia’s oldest cities. On arrival here today, you’ll disembark your ship for a guided tour that includes the fortified 12th century monastery and the former residence of the Governor of Yaroslavl.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 11. Volga River – Uglich – Moscow Canal

Today you’ll arrive in Uglich, another city in Russia’s Golden Ring. Disembark for a visit to the home of a local family to enjoy a typical Russian meal. Then, on a tour, visit the Chambers of Prince Dmitry and the Church of St Demetrios on the Blood. Later, return to your ship and cruise onto the Moscow Canal.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 12. Moscow Sightseeing

After breakfast, a tour of Moscow takes you to Red Square, where you’ll enjoy views of absorb St Basil’s Cathedral. The tour also includes the famous GUM Department Store, New Maiden’s Convent, Tverskaya, Sparrow Hill and Lubyanka Square (KGB building). Afterwards, you’ll take a tour within the walls of the Kremlin, an historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow that was once the royal residence of the Czars and main centre of the Russian Orthodox faith. Later, indulge in dinner on board again this evening, then perhaps embark on an optional excursion to the Moscow Circus (own expense).

Daily meals included • Breakfast

Day 13. Moscow Sightseeing

Today, ride the Moscow Metro and visit the Tretyakov Gallery before a lunch cruise aboard a day boat on the Moscow River. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 14. Disembark Ship, Depart Moscow

After breakfast, transfer to the airport.

Daily meals included • Breakfast

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APT-12 Day Russian Waterways – Moscow to St Petersburg for 2011

Overview

Moscow • Uglich • Yaroslavl • Goritsy • Kizhi Island • Svirstroy • St Petersburg

Tour Code EUW12

Itinerary Valid 1 Mar. 2011 – 31 Dec. 2011

Trip Duration 12 days

Accomodation Luxury Cruise Ship

Meals 32 meals included

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Moscow

On arrival today in Russia’s capital city, Moscow, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your luxury river ship, the ms Amakatarina, moored on the Moscow Canal. After unpacking, the remainder of the afternoon is yours at leisure to spend as you choose. Perhaps go for a stroll along the canal, enjoy a drink at the bar or simply relax in your stateroom. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception. Afterwards, enjoy the first of many delicious meals in your ship’s restaurant.

Eleven Night Stay: the ms Amakatarina

Daily meals included • Dinner

Day 2. Moscow Sightseeing

After breakfast, a tour of Moscow takes you to Red Square, where you’ll enjoy views of St Basil’s Cathedral. The tour also includes the famous GUM Department Store, New Maiden’s Convent, Tverskaya Street, Sparrow Hill and Lubyanka Square (KGB building). Afterwards, you’ll take a tour within the walls of the Kremlin, an historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow that was once the royal residence of the Czars and main centre of the Russian Orthodox faith. After dinner on board, perhaps embark on an optional Moscow By Night tour to take in the city by night (own expense).

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 3. Moscow Sightseeing

After breakfast today, you’ll have the chance to ride the Moscow Metro, where each station is like a museum of mosaics, marble statues and crystal chandeliers. Afterwards, visit the Tretyakov Gallery, the foremost depository of Russian fine art in the world. This afternoon, enjoy lunch on a day boat as you cruise the Moscow River. The remainder of the day is then at your leisure to further explore the city or perhaps visit the Pushkin Museum (own expense).

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 4. Moscow Canal – Volga River – Uglich

Having cruised along the Moscow Canal into the Volga River, you’ll dock in the town of Uglich today. Founded in 1148, like all of Russia’s Golden Ring cities, Uglich is a place rich in history. On a guided sightseeing tour, visit the Chambers of Prince Dmitry and the Church of St Demetrios on the Blood, with its tragic story of dedication to Ivan the Terrible’s son. You’ll also enjoy a visit to the home of a Russian family for a meal and a unique glimpse into the local way of life.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 5. Volga River – Yaroslavl

Today your river ship stops in another fascinating Golden Ring city, Yaroslavl, which stretches for miles along the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl Rivers. Founded by Prince Yaroslav the Wise in 1010, this is one of Russia’s oldest cities, tracing its roots back to the Vikings. Here, a tour will illuminate the city’s history through its glorious architecture, including a fortified 12th century monastery and the former residence of the Governor of Yaroslavl.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 6. Goritsy – White Lake – Volga-Baltic Waterway

Today, dock in Goritsy, a small and peaceful farming town. Your guided sightseeing tour here includes a visit to the Monastery of St Cyril on the White lake with its Museum of Icons. Later, re-board your ship, and continue cruising onto the White Lake and the Volga-Baltic Waterway, linking the Volga River and the Black Sea, heading for Lake Onega and the remarkable island of Kizhi.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 7. Lake Onega – Kizhi Island

Situated on Lake Onega, Kizhi is home to some of the most amazing wooden architecture in Russia. Explore the open-air museum of wooden architecture and marvel at two of the few remaining original wooden churches in Russia, including the Church of the Intercession, built in 1764 without a single nail. After this amazing experience, return to your ship which will then cruise towards the lovely Svir River.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 8. Svir River – Svirstroy – Lake Ladoga

After cruising through the night, today dock in the tiny village of Svirstroy. On arrival here, enjoy time at leisure to look around and perhaps shop for handmade souvenirs. After ample time to explore, you’ll then re-board your ship as it heads for Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest lake. Enjoy the rest of the day to relax on board.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 9. Neva River – St Petersburg Sightseeing

Today enjoy breakfast on board before your ship will dock at its final port of call – the captivating city of St Petersburg. Here, a guided tour of Russia’s second largest city includes Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, St Isaacs Cathedral and the battle-cruiser Aurora. After lunch, visit the Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace, which houses Russia’s royal art collection of over three million works. Wander amid the huge display of jewellery, sculptures, art and antiquities before returning to your ship for dinner this evening.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 10. St Petersburg Sightseeing

This morning during time at leisure, perhaps go walking along one of the many picturesque canals before enjoying a distinctly Russian-style lunch in a local restaurant. Or you might like to join and optional excursion to Pushkin for an exploration of Catherine’s Palace, the magnificent 8th century summer residence of the Russian Czars (own expense). This evening following dinner, enjoy a ballet performance at the Hermitage Theatre, the former private theatre of the Czars.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 11. St Petersburg, Peterhof Palace

Today visit Peterhof Palace, nestled on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Built by Peter the Great as a resting place for those en route to the Imperial naval base, the Czar soon planned a vast estate to rival Versailles. Absorb the beauty of the palace and its grounds, then return to your ship. After lunch, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or take an excursion to the Peter and Paul’s Fortress and St Isaac’s Cathedral (own expense).

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 12. Disembark Ship, Depart St Petersburg

After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport.

Daily meals included • Breakfast

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APT Tour – 13 Day Europe’s Heartland – Paris to Prague

Overview

Paris • Luxembourg • Trier • Bernkastel • Koblenz • Frankfurt • Würzburg • Nuremberg • Prague

Tour Code EUH13

Itinerary Valid 1 Mar. 2011 – 31 Dec. 2011

Trip Duration 13 days

Accomodation Luxury Cruise Ship and Hotels

Meals 25 meals included

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Paris

On arrival, be met at the airport in Paris and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, the remainder of the day is then at leisure for you to explore or relax.

Three Night Stay: Paris, Le Méridien Etoile or similar

Day 2. Paris Sightseeing

This morning see Paris’ famous sights during a guided tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Champs Élysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore. Perhaps visit one of the many museums, galleries or other attractions that the city has to offer.

Daily meals included • Breakfast

Day 3. Paris at Leisure

Enjoy a full day at leisure in the City of Light today. You might like to go strolling along the boutique-lined boulevards or ascend to the top of the Eiffel Tower. You may like to sip coffee in the Latin Quarter, go shopping at Rue Mouffetard, with its eclectic shops or chat with one of the many artists along the banks of the Seine River.

Daily meals included • Breakfast

Day 4. Paris, Luxembourg, Remich

Travel by high-speed train into the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of the world’s smallest countries. On arrival in the World Heritage-listed city of Luxembourg, enjoy a tour, then head for Remich. Board your river ship and tonight enjoy the Captain’s Gala -Welcome Dinner on board.

Seven Night Stay: one of APT’s luxurious, custom-designed Aria Class river ships

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Dinner

Day 5. Trier – Bernkastel

Having entered Germany, this morning, you’ll arrive in Trier and enjoy a tour that highlights the city’s rich Roman past, including the Roman Baths and the Roman Amphitheatre. Then continue cruising along the Moselle to Bernkastel. Strategically located in the middle of the Moselle wine-producing region, Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. On arrival here, disembark and enjoy a tour followed by a wine tasting.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 6. Cochem/Koblenz – Rüdesheim

Today, disembark and take a guided tour of Cochem including a visit to Reichsburg Castle, which offers fascinating views of the river valley. Alternatively, travel Koblenz, host of Germany’s Federal Horticulture Show in 2011, and take in the different colours and landscapes of the show†. Afterwards, both groups rejoin your ship and cruise along the most beautiful part of the Rhine. Arrive in Rüdesheim and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. In the evening, explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. Your ship remains moored overnight in Rüdesheim.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 7. Mainz/Heidelberg – Frankfurt

Once again today, you’ll select from two different excursions. On a tour of Mainz, see the Gutenberg Museum, home of the world’s first printed bible. Alternatively, travel by coach from Mainz to Heidelberg to visit the red-walled castle. Enjoy views of the Neckar Valley and see the Great Vat, a 49,000 gallon, 18th century wine cask. Both groups then head to Frankfurt for an afternoon tour of the historic Old Town Square. Your ship moors overnight in Frankfurt.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 8. Miltenberg – Freudenberg, Wertheim

Still in Germany, arrive in Miltenberg and enjoy a tour of this lovely Franconian town. Then re-board your ship and cruise to Freudenberg. On arrival, travel by coach to Wertheim, located where the Main and Tauber rivers meet. After free time to explore, relax back on board your ship as it cruises through the valleys of the Main River heading for Würzburg.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 9. Würzburg

Following breakfast, arrive this morning in Würzburg, sur-rounded by green sloping hills covered with vineyards. Würzburg is the capital of Lower Franconia and an important centre of wine and trade. During a guided sightseeing tour here, see the impressive Resi-dential Palace and churches ranging in styles from Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque to Modern. This afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure or perhaps take an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg, a beautiful walled town on the Romantic Road overlooking the Tauber River (own expense).

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 10. Bamberg

Relax on board this morning then, after breakfast, disembark and travel by coach to World Heritage-listed Bamberg, one of the very few cities in Germany that wasn’t destroyed by bombs during World War II. Here, a guided sightseeing tour reveals to you the attractions of this lovely city, before you’ll return to your ship, which then enters the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy another delicious dinner on board as you cruise towards Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia.

Daily meals included • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 11. Nuremberg, Disembark Ship, Prague

This morning following breakfast on board, disembark your ship for the last time and take a guided sightseeing tour of Nuremberg, a city that played a central role to Hitler’s Nazi Party during World War II. Systematically bombed by the British and US air forces during World War II, Nuremberg went on to become the symbolic host of the infamous Nuremberg Trials. On your tour, you’ll visit 900 year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle, Kaiserburg Fortress and more. Afterwards, board a coach and leave Germany behind as you head into the Czech Republic and on to its capital city, Prague. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the afternoon free to familiarise yourself with this beautiful city. You might like to wander along the banks of the Vltava River, relax at an outdoor restaurant, or shop for unique local handicrafts and artwork.

Two Night Stay: InterContinental Prague, Hilton Prague Old Town or similar

Daily meals included • Breakfast

Day 12. Prague Sightseeing

This morning’s sightseeing reveals why Prague is known as one of Europe’s most attractive cities. On a tour, visit 1,000 year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard and St Vitus, then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. Afterwards, the evening is then free for you relax or further explore.

Daily meals included • Breakfast

Day 13. Depart Prague

After breakfast today, your tour draws to its conclusion as you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Daily meals included • Breakfast

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